Psalms 71:18

Even in old age and grey hair, O God, do not forsake me. Still would I tell of your might unto all generations to come.

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In The King James Version

Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

In Context

17You have taught me, O God, from my youth, and till now have I told of your wonders.

19Your power and your justice, O God, extend as far as the heavens: for great are the things you have done. Who is like you, O God?

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Cross References

Psalms 48:14That such is God, our God he it is who shall guide us for ever and ever.

Psalms 78:4we will not hide from their children. We will tell to the next generation the praises and might of the Lord, and the wonders that he has done.

Psalms 145:4One age to another shall praise your deeds, declaring the mighty things you have done.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:15-24

Joyful Praises; Rejoicing in Hope. 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. 15 My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God : I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed thy… Read the whole commentary →

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